Digital Electronics: Number Representation
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What is the main advantage of using a high precision format in floating point arithmetic?

  • It results in more accurate calculations. (correct)
  • It speeds up processing time.
  • It reduces memory consumption.
  • It simplifies the arithmetic operations.

How many bits are allocated for the exponent in single precision format?

  • 11 Bits
  • 23 Bits
  • 8 Bits (correct)
  • 1 Bit

In the IEEE 754 standard, how many bits are used for the sign in double precision format?

  • 52 Bits
  • 1 Bit (correct)
  • 64 Bits
  • 23 Bits

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the IEEE 754 floating point standard?

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What is the total number of bits used in double precision floating point representation according to IEEE format?

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What is the significance of the Most Significant Digit (MSD) in a binary number?

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In binary to decimal conversion, what does the least significant digit represent?

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How many bits are typically contained in a byte?

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What term is used to refer to a grouping of 4 bits?

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What does the term 'Word' typically refer to in a computing context?

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What is the smallest grouping of bits in a computer system?

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Which of the following correctly identifies a factor that influences how information is stored in a computer system?

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Which statement about binary digits (bits) is incorrect?

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What does the '-' sign in front of a number signify?

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What is the binary range for an unsigned representation with 'n' bits?

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How does the term 'Kilo' differ in binary compared to decimal?

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What is the relationship between Mega and Kilo in binary representation?

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What value does Giga represent in relation to Kilo in binary?

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What does the weight of the right-most digit in the decimal system correspond to?

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How does the weighting of digits change as you move from right to left in a decimal number?

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What is the highest symbol used in the binary number system?

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What is the base (radix) of the decimal number system?

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Which symbols are unique to the decimal system?

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What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 01011010?

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In the binary representation scheme, what weight does the left-most digit of the number 01011010 carry?

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Which statement accurately describes the symbols used in the binary number system?

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What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 9AC16?

<p>2476 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bits does a single hexadecimal digit represent when converting binary to hexadecimal?

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What is the result of converting the binary number (110101111)2 to hexadecimal?

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In binary to hexadecimal conversion, which method is used to group binary digits?

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What is the final result when converting the binary number 137110 using the hexadecimal conversion method shown?

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What is the correct binary equivalent of the hexadecimal digit 'A'?

<p>1010 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When converting the decimal number 2476 to hexadecimal, what is the correct representation?

<p>9AC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the conversion process from binary to hexadecimal helps in simplifying binary representation for humans?

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What is the first step to find the two's complement of a negative number?

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When adding two numbers using two's complement, what does a most significant bit of '1' in the result indicate?

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In the example of subtracting 25 - 7, what is the two's complement representation of -7?

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What must be true about the operands when performing two's complement addition?

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When you convert a negative number to two's complement, what should you do after inverting the bits?

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What is the binary result of adding 25 and -7 using two's complement?

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What do you do to verify the result of a two's complement addition if the answer is negative?

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Which statement is true regarding the use of two's complement?

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Flashcards

Unsigned Binary Representation

In unsigned binary, a number only represents its magnitude, or the absolute value. It doesn't indicate whether it's positive or negative.

Kilo, Mega, Giga in Binary

Binary Kilo, Mega, and Giga units are slightly different from their decimal counterparts and are based on powers of 2. They represent larger data sizes.

Unsigned Number Tables

In an unsigned binary system, all binary combinations of 'n' bits uniquely represent a magnitude. Example: 4 bits can create 16 distinct numbers (0 to 15). This allows for a defined range of values.

Variable Declarations

Program variables define the data type, and allocate memory based on variable types. This allows for efficient storage and manipulation of data.

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Unsigned Integers

The unsigned integer representation is a way to store and represent whole numbers within a computer system where negative signs aren't used. The number represents its magnitude.

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Bit

A binary digit, representing either a 0 or a 1.

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Byte

A group of 8 bits, commonly used to represent a single character of data.

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Word

A larger grouping of bits, typically 16 or 32 bits, used to represent a larger unit of data.

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Binary

A way to represent numbers using only 0s and 1s.

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Binary to Decimal Conversion

The process of converting a binary number to its decimal equivalent.

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Most Significant Digit (MSD)

The leftmost digit in a binary number, representing the highest power of 2.

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Least Significant Digit (LSD)

The rightmost digit in a binary number, representing the lowest power of 2.

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Unsigned Number

A binary number that only uses positive values, starting from zero.

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Decimal System

A system that uses ten unique symbols (0-9) and assigns weights to each digit based on its position. Each place value is a power of ten.

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Decimal Value

The value obtained by multiplying each digit with its corresponding power of ten and adding the results. For example, in 331, 3 is multiplied by 100, 3 by 10, and 1 by 1, resulting in 300 + 30 + 1 = 331.

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Binary System

A numbering system that uses only two symbols (0 and 1) and assigns weights based on powers of two. Each place value represents a power of two starting from the rightmost digit.

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Radix or Base

The base of a number system, representing the number of unique symbols used. Decimal system has a base 10 (0-9), and Binary system has a base 2 (0 and 1).

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Decimal to Binary Conversion

The process of converting a decimal number to its equivalent binary representation. Each decimal digit is represented by a series of 1s and 0s based on the powers of two.

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Symbol

A unique symbol used in a number system. Each symbol represents a discrete value.

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Binary Representation

The representation of data within a computer system using binary code. This includes program instructions, numerical values, and text characters.

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Character String

A sequence of characters or symbols, typically representing text, code, or other information. Characters can include letters, numbers, punctuation, or special symbols.

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Subtraction as Addition

In binary subtraction, we convert the negative number into its two's complement and perform addition.

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Two's Complement

The process of transforming a binary number into its two's complement representation involves inverting all bits (0s to 1s and vice-versa) and then adding 1.

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Subtraction using Two's Complement

To subtract a number from another number, we can convert the subtrahend (the number being subtracted) into its two's complement and then perform binary addition.

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Sign Detection in Two's Complement

The most significant bit (MSB) of the result indicates the sign of the answer. If the MSB is 1, the answer is negative. If the MSB is 0, the answer is positive.

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Converting Negative Two's Complement to Decimal

To obtain the decimal equivalent of a negative two's complement result, invert all bits (0s to 1s and vice-versa), add one, and then convert the result to decimal.

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Converting Only Negative Numbers to Two's Complement

When performing binary subtraction using two's complement, only convert the negative number into its two's complement form.

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Sign Interpretation after Two's Complement Addition

After performing binary addition using two's complement, inspect the most significant bit (MSB) to determine the sign. If it is 1, the result is negative. If it is 0, the result is positive.

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Converting Negative Two's Complement Results to Decimal

To convert a negative two's complement result back to its decimal representation, perform the following steps: 1. Invert all bits (0s to 1s and vice-versa). 2. Add 1. 3. Convert the resulting binary number to decimal. 4. Prefix the decimal value with a negative sign.

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IEEE 754 Floating-Point Standard

A standard for representing floating-point numbers in computers. It defines the format for storing and manipulating these numbers, ensuring consistency across different systems.

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Mantissa

The part of a floating-point number that represents the significant digits of the value.

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Exponent

The part of a floating-point number that determines its scale. It indicates the magnitude of the number, like how many places to move the decimal point.

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Single Precision (32 bits)

A representation of a floating-point number using 32 bits, offering a balance between precision and storage space. It uses 1 bit for the sign, 23 bits for the mantissa, and 8 bits for the exponent.

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Double Precision (64 bits)

A representation of a floating-point number using 64 bits, providing higher precision and a larger range. It uses 1 bit for the sign, 52 bits for the mantissa, and 11 bits for the exponent.

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Hexadecimal

A way of representing numbers using base-16 instead of the usual base-10. It uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F to represent values from 0 to 15.

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Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion

Converting a hexadecimal number into its equivalent decimal value. This involves multiplying each hex digit by its corresponding power of 16 and adding the results.

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Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion

Converting a binary number into its equivalent hexadecimal value involves grouping binary digits into sets of four and then translating each group into its corresponding hexadecimal digit.

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Making Binary Easier for Humans

A method to simplify understanding binary numbers by grouping bits into sets of four, which directly map to individual hexadecimal digits.

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Hex and Binary Relationship

A single Hexadecimal digit can represent a 4-bit binary number. This simplifies the conversion process between the two systems by directly mapping four binary digits to a single hexadecimal digit.

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Hexadecimal to Binary

Converting a hexadecimal number to its binary equivalent involves converting each hexadecimal digit into its corresponding 4-bit binary representation and then concatenating these groups.

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Place Value in Hexadecimal

Each hexadecimal digit represents a power of 16, similar to how each decimal digit represents a power of 10.

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Study Notes

Lecture 1: Number and Data Representation

  • Digital electronics represent values using discrete values of physical quantities (e.g., electricity)
  • Analogue signals represent information as a continuously variable physical quantity (e.g., sound, light)
  • Digital systems use internal representation for all information stored, including numerical data and character strings
  • The decimal system uses digits 0-9, with each digit's position assigned a weight based on powers of 10, increasing leftward. For example, in 331, the rightmost 1 has a weight of 10⁰ = 1, the middle 3 has a weight of 10¹ = 10, and the leftmost 3 has a weight of 10² = 100, resulting in a value of 300+30+1
  • The binary system uses only 0 and 1 with weights based on powers of 2.
  • The hexadecimal system uses 0-9 and A-F, with A equaling 10, B equaling 11,.. and F equaling 15, using powers of 16.
  • Octal uses digits 0-7 using powers of 8.
  • A Byte is 8 bits, a Word is 16 or more bits, and nibbles are half a byte (4 bits)
  • Unsigned numbers only have magnitude, e.g., 27
  • Signed numbers use a sign (e.g., + or -) to indicate the direction of magnitude. -27
  • Signed magnitude, one bit denotes sign the remaining bits denote magnitude
  • Two's complement allows computers to perform subtraction by treating it as addition of the 2's complement of the second number.
  • Floating-point numbers use a mantissa and exponent to represent fractional values. This allows for the representation of very large or small numbers by shifting the decimal point to a different location.
  • IEEE 754 is the most common standard for handling floating-point numbers; this is for better data accuracy. Single-precision uses 32 bits, and double-precision uses 64 bits to store floating-point data.

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